How far is Tallahassee, FL from The Crossings, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to The Crossings, FL is about 493.4 miles (794 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
493.37 mi
09h 03m
Flight
405.47 mi
652.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Tallahassee.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.47 mi
Kilometers
652.54 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
493.37 mi
Kilometers
794.01 km
Drive Time
09h 03m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Crossings
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive The Crossings
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:04 PM to 4:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Butler
FL

City in Union County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
247 mi
04h 31m
To The Crossings
246.4 mi
04h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and The Crossings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and The Crossings.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    26.7 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive

    1551 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

    125 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street

    2943 ft · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace

    87 m · 15 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court

    939 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Terrace

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and The Crossings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 26%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 22%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 18%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.8 mi · 5%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

261 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88 mi
405.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Butler
04h 31m from Tallahassee
Leave By
5:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near The Crossings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to The Crossings?

The road trip is about 493.4 miles (794 km) and usually takes 09h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247 miles from Tallahassee and 246.4 miles from The Crossings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.22 one way or $144.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near The Crossings.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Butler

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Butler.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

16 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

21 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

27 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

42 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and The Crossings. Straight-line distance: 405.47 mi (652.54 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
The Crossings

#2 The Crossings

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population22,758
Coordinates25.6706600, -80.4011700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: The Crossings (-80.40117, 25.67066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 794 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.41 gal
65.9 L · about $72.22
Round trip
$144.43
34.82 gal · 131.8 L
Estimated CO2
154.7 kg one way
Round trip: 309.4 kg / 682 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.22 $144.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.02 $160.03
Premium $4.90 $85.24 $170.48
Diesel $4.35 $75.73 $151.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and The Crossings. The current time is 05:38:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.